Quote by David Lloyd George

Four specters haunt the Poor -- Old Age, Accident, Sickness and Unemployment. We are going to exorcise them. We are going to drive hunger from the hearth. We mean to banish the workhouse from the horizon of every workman in the land.

Four specters haunt the Poor -- Old Age, Accident, Sickness

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges the harsh realities that often afflict the poor: old age, accident, sickness, and unemployment. However, they express determination to confront these challenges and offer hope for a better future. The aim is to eradicate hunger and ensure that no worker is subjected to the despair of the workhouse. The quote reflects a strong commitment to fighting poverty and improving the lives of those less fortunate.

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